ENTREPRENEUR
accelerator
Streetcode is building
tech entrepreneurs through
a sustainable venture studio
The Accelerator is a 3-month long program designed to engage motivated entrepreneurs to achieve targeted milestones and pitch their startups to top VCs. Accelerator participants will learn Lean Startup methodology and gain invaluable hands-on experience and feedback that will fast track their entrepreneurial endeavors.
our impact
entrepreneurs
Joining Nationwide
women
Breaking down barriers of VC access
People of Color
75% Black and 25% Latinx
Entrepreneurs have accelerated businesses in the following industries: Apparel, Cryptocurrency, Sports Nutrition, Entertainment, Digital Marketplace, Maternal Health, Scheduling Software, Beauty Spa & Wellness, Hair & Beauty, Self-Care, Crowd-sourced reviews
Program Overview
September:
Start with their MVP Build to inform decision-making on the direction of the student’s product or service.
October:
Identify Product Market Fit & Validation to differentiate and position the student’s product against competitors in the market.
November:
Focus on growth strategies to create awareness and drive user growth and/or sales.
December:
Entrepreneurs will learn to tell their stories and prepare for Demo Day, and pitch to VC’s for startup prize money.
Application Timeline
Mid-July
Applications Open
Mid-August
Applications Close
Late August
Interview for 2nd Round Applications
Late August
Confirmation Sent
Early September
Program Start
Hear their Stories
faq
These classes are virtual and will be held weekly at 6 PM PST on Tuesday. To make full use of the program it's important students can be there for a majority of the classes. But we understand life happens so you it's okay if you miss a couple. The final Demo-Day Pitch Event will be a hybrid event, with the physical location being in East Palo Alto.
This program is best suited for those with businesses that are in the early stages of establishment, with either a fleshed-out business model or legally established (LLC, company-formation, etc.) If you are still ideating and figuring out your business idea, we recommend taking our Intro to Hustle Class or Hustle II: Branding offered each quarter for free!
Student participants will learn Lean Startup theory and gain invaluable hands-on experience and feedback that will help them fast track their careers in Entrepreneurship. This engagement will be facilitated by Streetcode Academy and top entrepreneurial talent. Throughout the program students will expand their knowledge-base in entrepreneurship, push their business to new heights, and grow their network with entrepreneurs that have launched their own businesses as well as others. Some other benefitss include:
- $2,000 in funding
- Access to StreetCode database of business-development & VC opportunities
- An entrepreneur in residence mentor to meet with bi-weekly.
- Invitation to pitch at our final Shark-Tank style Demo Day for $30,000 in seed funding
StreetCode serves to empower communities of color with the tools necessary to participate in the Innovation Economy. We are always looking for those who can best tell their stories. So in the application, tell us about yourself! Take some time to think about your journey in entrepreneurship, and where you hope to go by the end of this program. Put your best foot forward and reach out if anything is confusing.
BUILD WITH US
StreetCode Academy and our Partners are making tech entrepreneurship accessible to our communities. If you would like to volunteer your time, or partner as a company to build up this program, we are excited to talk to you.
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